2.3 Talking about attitudes to work and motivation in a job interview Flashcards

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I’m also really hard-working and conscientious. If I have a job to do, I like to … it. I hate … things unfinished.

A

finish
leaving

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MEERA: And I can … the things that are most important and that need to be done straightaway.

A

prioritise

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MEERA: That’s difficult. When I make a mistake, I … to get angry with myself. You know? I blame myself.

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tend

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Now that I’m a bit older, I … that sometimes things go wrong. You can’t prevent it. In the end, you just have to … with it. After all, you learn from your mistakes,

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realise

deal

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I’m keen

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to learn

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You always work

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conscientiously

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7
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I’ve developed

A

my leardership skills

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he`s good

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team player

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You have a good …

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reputation

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10
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apart of …. that we`re advertising a job at the moment

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the fact

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it’s a wonderful opportunity for someone like me who is really …, but has no previous experience in the industry.

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enthusiastic

having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

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it shows that Barton & Craig are really … to training their staff.

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committed

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a difficult question politely. Instead of saying ‘you’re wrong’

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i see what you mean but i don’t think
i see your point but i don’t think
i understand what you`re saying but i don’t think i

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Let’s talk about your … to work. What are your ..?

A

attitude
strengths
I work well under pressure / and I work very accurately //.

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NEIL: Can you give me an example of how you use your … in your current job?

A

strengths
I’m really hard-working / and conscientious //. One day /, our computer system crashed //. So I stayed at work / for an extra three hours / to get the job done //.

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Would you … you’re a well-organised person at work?

A

say that

Yes /, I’m really good at managing my time